US Bridges

Mckinney Falls Pky over Draw

Good

Travis County, Texas · 3.30 MI N of Bluff Sprgs · Structure no. 142270AA1729003

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,987
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mckinney Falls Pky over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Mckinney Falls Pky over Draw in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,987 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,332 by 2038. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMckinney Falls Pky
CrossesDraw
Location3.30 MI N of Bluff Sprgs
RouteCounty Highway 155
StateTexas
Coordinates30.1916, -97.69888
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,987 (2020)
Projected traffic13,332 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mckinney Falls Pky over Draw built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mckinney Falls Pky over Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Mckinney Falls Pky over Draw carry?

About 8,987 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mckinney Falls Pky over Draw?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns Mckinney Falls Pky over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.